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Saint Francis Healthcare System, UnitedHealthcare fail to reach new agreement
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Those with UnitedHealthcare are no longer in-network with Saint Francis Healthcare System, according to a news release Thursday. “As of midnight Wednesday, March 4, the current contract between Saint Francis Healthcare System and UnitedHealthcare expired with no new agreement in place,” the release from Saint Francis Healthcare System said. “Beginning today, Thursday, March 5, Saint Francis facilities are no longer in-network with United.”...
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Three killed in crash in Kennett
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
KENNETT, Mo. — Three people were killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday in Dunklin County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 5:50 p.m. at US 412 at Missouri Highway 25 in Kennett as the westbound vehicle driven by Nelson H. Mayberry, 52, of Kennett struck the side of the eastbound vehicle driven by Carolyn B. Taylor, 69, of Portageville and then struck the eastbound vehicle operated by David E. Thompson, 54, of Kennett...
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Dorsie Bradley
(Obituary ~ 03/05/20)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Dorsie Lee Bradley, age 86, a resident of East Prairie, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born June 22, 1933, near East Prairie, to the late David C. and Martha Agnes O’Connor Leech, she was a member of First Christian Church of East Prairie. ...
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New pastor leading Fellowship Baptist
(Community News ~ 03/05/20)
SIKESTON — Fellowship Baptist Church in Sikeston has a new pastor. Bob Houchins began serving at Fellowship in January. He has served churches in Southeast Missouri and Illinois as well as serving on staff with the Missouri Baptist Convention as BSU director at Southeast Missouri State University...
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It is important that churches preach what the Bible says
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. -2 Timothy 4:3-4...
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Religion briefs
(Community News ~ 03/05/20)
SIKESTON — Concordia Lutheran Church ,836 Park Ave. will have Lenten services on Wednesdays through April 1 beginning at 6:30 p.m. A light supper will precede each service at 5:30. For more information call 471-5842. SIKESTON - Concordia Lutheran Church, 836 Park Ave. ...
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Qulin woman dies from fire injuries in Wednesday fire
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
QULIN — An autopsy Wednesday afternoon confirmed a Qulin woman died of the injuries she suffered when her home caught fire. “The autopsy confirmed our initial finding that there was no foul play” in the death of Tammie Boswell, 51, said Butler County Coroner Andy Moore...
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Each for Equal women’s forum, networking event set for Monday
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
Each woman individually can make a big difference collectively for all women, and that’s the theme behind Monday’s networking and forum event, Each for Equal. The event pairs students in Southeast Missouri State University’s Golden Z Club chapter, a branch of professional women’s organization Zonta International, with women professionals in the community...
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Change smoke alarm batteries when clocks ‘spring ahead’ Sunday
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Fire Marshal Tim Bean recommends Missourians use the return of daylight saving time next weekend as a reminder to change the batteries and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes. At 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, clocks ‘spring ahead’ one hour...
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Early Bird: America’s Purple Martins return to Missouri
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
ERIE, Pa. — In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Missouri. The birds were seen on Feb. 17 in the small southern Missouri city of Matthews by a Purple Martin enthusiast – one of many people throughout the eastern and central United States who track and report on the birds’ annual migration on behalf of the Purple Martin Conservation Association...
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NWS: Winter was warm, wet and lacked snow
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
SIKESTON — The first “official” day of spring isn’t until March 19, but Southeast Missouri residents have already been feeling spring-like weather since, well, winter. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky., which released its winter seasonal summary, said the season’s past three months have been warm, wet and lacking in snow...
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Emma Owen
(Obituary ~ 03/05/20)
SIKESTON — Emma Owen, 87, died March 4, 2020, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Oct. 13, 1932, in Harden County, Tennessee, daughter of the late William S. Nance and Mary Northcutt Nance, she was a member of Murray Lane Baptist Church. She began her career in banking in 1955, working for Planters Bank and then worked for First National Bank as head cashier and was vice president of Montgomery Bank when she retired...
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Jennifer Hodgkiss speaks to Christian Women’s Fellowship about local FCA
(Local News ~ 03/05/20)
SIKESTON — The speaker at Christian Women’s Fellowship on March 2 was Jennifer Hodgkiss who teaches at Sikeston High School. She has also been the sponsor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at SHS for almost 20 years. “The heart-warming story of how this international organization came to Sikeston is nothing short of miraculous” said Judy Lopp with Christian Women’s Fellowship, reflecting on Hodgkiss’ presentation. ...
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